Full 2L QBank
Medicine Fluid and electrolytes f0a17897

Acidosis in shock is best treated by-

A
Increased ventilation
B
Volume resuscitation
C
O2 suppo
D
i.v. soda bicarbonate
High-Yield Explanation
Shock associated lactic acidosis is the primary, but not exclusive, cause of metabolic acidosis in the shock state. Shock is defined as a clinical state of acute circulatory failure with inadequate oxygen utilization and/or delivery by the cells which results in cellular dysoxia or hypoxia. It's treated by volume resuscitation Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 345

Related Medicine MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now